Meghan Markle reveals postpartum preeclampsia experience

In the debut episode of her podcast 'Confessions of a Female Founder,' Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, shared her experience with postpartum preeclampsia, a rare but potentially life-threatening condition she faced after childbirth. Describing it as 'so rare and so scary,' Meghan emphasized the challenges of managing her health while fulfilling her responsibilities as a mother, noting that the world was unaware of her struggles. She spoke with Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd, who also experienced the condition, reinforcing its serious implications, which can include high blood pressure and organ damage if untreated. Although Meghan did not clarify whether the complications occurred after the births of her children, Archie and Lilibet, she highlighted the importance of transparency around maternal health issues. The Duchess also reflected on balancing her parenting duties with her business ambitions, expressing her desire to remain present for her children amidst her professional commitments.